Fourth Edition

On Saturday, 4 October, the 4th Giornata del Contemporaneo – the Day of Contemporary Art – will be held throughout Italy. This major annual event is promoted by the AMACI – Associazione dei Musei d’Arte Contemporanea Italiani (Association of Italian Museums of Contemporary Art) to focus on the art of our times and its public. AMACI museums and over 800 contemporary art venues will be open to the public free of charge for one day around the country.

Now in its fourth year, the initiative promoted by AMACI has witnessed a steady increase in the number of participants: museums, galleries, associations, and public and private art venues will open their doors free of charge to present artists and new ideas through shows, workshops, events and conferences. This multifaceted programme offers the unmissable opportunity to experience the liveliness and riches of contemporary art, and gain insight into the pivotal role it plays in Italy’s cultural, social and economic development.

Since its inception, the Day of Contemporary Art has been supported by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities, and has obtained not only the High Patronage of the President of the Italian Republic but also the sponsorship of Italy’s leading institutions.

Paola Pivi is the artist that AMACI – Associazione dei Musei d’Arte Contemporanea Italiani has chosen to develop the concept image for the Fourth Day of Contemporary Art, the major annual event promoted by the Association to focus on the art of our times and its public.

The Day of Contemporary Art is about more than art, however, as it is deeply committed to social issues. On 4 October of this year AMACI has thus decided to work alongside UNICEF, supporting the work to protect child rights worldwide.